Name: Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup avocado; 1 cup date paste or 12 dates; 1/2 cup melted chocolate (1 cup of chocolate chips); 1/4 cup cocoa

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This creamy, rich avocado chocolate mousse made with cocoa powder, unusual because it is sweetened with date paste and made in a blender. An elegant naturally dairy-free and gluten-free dessert easily made with only 4 ingredients.

My vegan chocolate mousse with avocado is healthier and richer than the classic recipe because it is sweetened with date paste , not the typical maple syrup in most mousse recipes. And unlike other recipes, it is easy to make in a blender, no food processor require. The use of date paste brings the nutrition much higher, lowers the impact on blood sugar, and adds fiber and iron.

If you love this recipe for chocolate avocado mousse, you might consider my avocado mousse tart and my avocado chocolate mousse cups which put chocolate mousse on a brownie base. In fact many of my dessert recipes are as simple as this one.

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Why You'll Love This
Ingredients
Steps to Make
How to store
Substitutions
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Why You'll Love This

Creamy texture: Avocado is known for its creamy texture, which makes it a great ingredient for a chocolate mousse. When blended with cocoa powder, dates, and chocolate, the result is a rich and velvety smooth dessert that's hard to resist.

Health benefits: Avocados are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. By using avocado as a base for your chocolate mousse, you're adding some nutritional value to your dessert. This avocado chocolate mousse is free of refined sugar and lower in calories than traditional chocolate mousse recipes. Sweetening this mousse with dates brings even more heath benefits including iron and fiber.

Versatility: Avocado chocolate mousse is a versatile dessert that can be easily customized. Adjust the sweetness and add different flavors like vanilla or coffee, or even top it with fruit or nuts for added texture. This recipe is flexible for various dietary preferences. To keep it vegan and paleo, be sure to use dairy free chocolate. To make it gluten-free, it is as is.

Ingredients

Avocados. Avocados are the opposite of heavy cream and oily condensed milk, and instead provide a silky creamy quality perfect for a pudding or a mousse. And the healthy fats and fibers help you feel great after eating.

Chocolate. Melted chocolate chips and cocoa give this mousse a deep chocolate flavor. Use chips or chocolate bars that are above 70% so the mousse is not too sweet.

Date paste. Is easily made by blending 10-12 Medjool dates with water. This paste is very sweet but full of iron and fiber, and has a low glycemic index so makes a delicious yet healthy mousse. Here is a in depth tutorial to make date paste in bulk, or use the recipe card below to make a cup for this recipe only.

Steps to Make

1.Make date paste. To make 1 cup of date paste, sit 12 dates in just boiled water for 5-10 minutes water, add a teaspoon of lemon juice and blend into a paste.

2.Melt chocolate chips in the microwave for 60 seconds. Stir until all chips are melted.

3.Make chocolate avocado mousse. Blend date paste, avocado, cocoa and melted chocolate into a mousse. Chill 30 minutes just for flavor, or eat right away.

How to store

The mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for a week. It can be frozen for three months, but be sure the container is air-tight.

Substitutions

1.The date paste can be substituted for ¼ cup of maple syrup or another liquid sweetener however the final product won't be as nutritious or silky.

2.The melted chocolate can be omitted, although you might have to add a bit of milk into the blender instead to loosen up the texture. And the flavor won't be as rich.

Recipe Tips

1. Make sure the avocados are soft and ripe, although not brown. Hard unripe avocados don't make a smooth mousse.

2. Use chocolate chips that are 70% cacao or higher so the mousse isn't too sweet.

3. Be sure to soak the dates at least 10 minutes in just-boiled water or even overnight submerged in water in the refrigerator for a smoother mousse.

FAQS

How to make my mousse thicker?

The avocado and date paste make it fairly thick, but if you need it stiffer, for a tart or pie filling for instance, add a teaspoon of arrowroot powder to 2 tablespoons of water and blend that in. Repeat until you achieve a stiffness you want.

When should you eat chocolate mousse?

It tastes best when chilled at least 30 minutes but it's not necessary with mousse made with avocados.

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